OFC Pro League: South Island United vs PNG Hekari – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
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Solomon Islands player Rovu Boyers scores a hat trick and secures a crucial victory
In a thrilling Circuit 4 encounter, South Island United faced PNG Hekari in Honiara. The New Zealand team had a significant advantage before the match began, being the clear favorites.
Article about the previous match(South Island United): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/ofc-pro-league-south-island-united-vs-bula-fc-match-recap-highlights-standings
Article about the previous match(PNG Hekari):
Match Report
PNG Hekari 1x4 South Island United – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 4
Venue: National Stadium, Honiara(Solomon Islands)
Attendance: 5k
Date & Time: 3/14/2026
Goals: Boyers(17' 65' 80'), Gonerau(Own - 28'), Naime(05')
First Half
The game started with an early goal from Rex Naime, giving hope to the Papua New Guinea team in their fight for a playoff spot, and with a home coach, Jerry Allen, born in the Solomon Islands. However, the joy of the PNG Hekari team didn't last long when the star of the day, Rovu Boyers, also from the Solomon Islands, began his goal spree, and in the first half, Gonerau scored the winning goal.
Second Half
Already in the lead, Rob Sherman's Welsh team managed the game more effectively, focusing on counter-attacks, while Ati Kepo's team desperately sought victory with little organization and technical inspiration. In the 60th minute, the day's top scorer netted another goal, to the delight of the home crowd, and he also sealed the victory in the 80th minute.
Standings and next round
South Island United is 4 points away from the first team outside the playoff zone and has a comfortable position for the next round, facing Bula FC on March 19th, while bottom-placed PNG Hekari faces Tahiti United on the 18th.
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